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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,592.32, 594,163.92 and 239,592.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,592.32, 594,163.92 and 239,592.16 is: 330,607.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,592.32 : 594,163.92 = 239,592.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,592.32/594,163.92 = 239,592.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,592.32x = 594,163.92 × 239,592.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,592.32x = 142,357,016,986.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,357,016,986.87/430,592.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,607.42

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